Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Steiner birding Binocular series waterproof?
What's the difference between the Peregrine and Merlin binocular?
Does Steiner make night vision binoculars?
Does Steiner sell a stabilized binocular?
I bought my binoculars through mail order and did not get the dealer to stamp my warranty card. Will I still have a warranty?
I wear eyeglasses. How much eye-relief is enough?
What does the warranty include and how long is it good for?
How do I get my binoculars serviced?
How can I purchase spare parts for my Steiner binocular?
Where can I get accessories (i.e., case, floatation strap) for my Steiner binocular?
What is the difference between the Peregrine and Predator Premier Series of binoculars?
What are the little clips in the binocular case for?
Are the Steiner birding Binocular series waterproof?
Yes, the Birding series are waterproof and are guaranteed not to fog or leak for the life of their 10 or 30 year warranty.
What's the difference between the Peregrine and Merlin binocular?
The Steiner Merlin binoculars use the same high quality magnesium fluoride lens coatings as many of our other optics. The coating deliver a crisp, bright image, with brilliant color range. The Peregrine lens coating has the exclusive HD (High Definition) coating. This remarkable coating delivers the brightest and most clear image for situations in low light. Does Steiner make night vision binoculars?
Does Steiner make night vision binoculars?
We have a binocular series that enables you to see in extreme low light conditions; The Night Hunter Series. This is not electronic night vision, but rather the brightest binoculars you can buy.
Does Steiner sell a stabilized binocular?
Steiner does not make a stabilized binocular. Steiner concentrates solely on high quality optics and making them the brightest possible.
I bought my binoculars through mail order and did not get the dealer to stamp my warranty card. Will I still have a warranty?
As long as you keep a copy of the receipt of purchase and send it to us when your binoculars are serviced, the warranty will still be honored.
I wear eyeglasses. How much eye-relief is enough?
Generally, depending on the glasses or your vision, 17mm should be enough.
What does the warranty include and how long is it good for?
The warranty covers manufacturing defects only and is valid for 10 or 30 years depending on the model.
How do I get my binoculars serviced?
For Steiner Service, send the binoculars (by UPS if possible) to:
Steiner Service Center
c/o Pioneer Research
97 Foster Road
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Be sure to include your name, street address, phone number, and specify the problem.
How can I purchase spare parts for my Steiner binocular?
Contact Steiner's national parts distributor, Optic Options, at 1-800-872-0273. Or logon to www.binocularsource.com
Where can I get accessories (i.e., case, floatation strap) for my Steiner binocular?
Optic Options also sells all parts and accessories. They accept VISA and MasterCard. Orders can be placed by calling 1-800-872-0273, or log on to www.binocularsource.com
What is the difference between the Peregrine and Predator Premier Series of binoculars?
The Peregrine and Predator Premier (8x42, 10x42, 8.5x50, 10x50 roof
prism models) us a body that is nearly identical, the difference being
in the exterior detail and color (the Peregrine is a slightly darker
green color). The water and shock proofing is the same and so is the
30 year warranty.
The difference is in the optics: The Peregrine feature High Definition
(HD) broad band optics which transmit the maximum amount of available
light while allowing the most natural color reproduction.
The Predators feature a high contrast game enhancing objective lens
coating which makes animals pop out in heavy foliage. The Predator
adds considerable contrast to the picture. This process is called
"C.A.T." for Color Adjusted Transmission.
The Predator optics are bright in low light, brighter than most models
in this performance range, however the Peregrine is noticeably
brighter and one of the brightest roof prism binocular made.
The Peregrine's HD optics are more expensive to manufacture, so a
$100-$150 premium over the same sized Predator CAT model is the
standard.
If you're after the brightest, highest color fidelity binoculars,
choose the Peregrine. If you want high performance in heavy foliage
and want to "tune" your eyes to your target subject, choose
the Predator.
hat are the little clips in the binocular case for?
If you found a little clear bag that contains two clips and are wondering what they are this is your answer! Go to page 19 of the user manual. The clips wrap around the neck strap ends and lock on to the strap. Once on, they hold the objective lens caps securely on the strap should you want to remove them from the binocular.
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